Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts
Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,688 people earned their master's degree in visual & performing arts. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in visual & performing arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 94,458 |
| Associate Degree | 19,205 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,688 |
| Basic Certificate | 8,443 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 8,147 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,775 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,060 |
Earnings of Visual & Performing Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in visual & performing arts is $32,780. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,804 to a high of $43,843.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for visual & performing arts students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in visual & performing arts. About 60.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,662 |
| Women | 10,026 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual & performing arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 879 |
| Black or African American | 1,200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,631 |
| White | 7,829 |
| International Students | 3,873 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,276 |
Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 506 colleges that offer a master’s degree in visual & performing arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for visual & performing arts students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from NYU. Of these students, 69% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,780.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from SCAD. Of these students, 71% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Savannah College of Art and Design visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,780.
Full Sail University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Full Sail University. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Full Sail University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,780.
The 4th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from USC. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of Southern California visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,780.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Pratt Institute. About 74% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Pratt Institute - Main make a median salary of 32,780.
The 6th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Academy of Art University. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 270 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 69% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Academy of Art University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,780.
Maryland Institute College of Art is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from MICA. Of these students, 69% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MICA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,780.
The New School is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from New School University. Of these students, 71% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,780.
The 9th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 57% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 32,780.
The 10th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Yale. About 51% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,780.
New York Film Academy comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,898 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,195 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from New York Film Academy. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. New York Film Academy visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,780.
Berklee College of Music comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,277 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Berklee College of Music. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Berklee College of Music make a median salary of 32,780.
The 13th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Columbia. Of these students, 59% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York visual & performing arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,780.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from UC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 32,780.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from UCLA. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 32,780.
The 16th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,654 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,780.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Carnegie Mellon. About 75% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 32,780.
The 18th most popular school in the country for visual & performing arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Northwestern. Of these students, 64% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Northwestern University make a median salary of 32,780.
Florida State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in visual & performing arts. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from Florida State. About 55% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at Florida State University make a median salary of 32,780.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in visual & performing arts. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in visual & performing arts from SVA. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in visual & performing arts at School of Visual Arts make a median salary of 32,780.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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